Cogs & Clockwork – Fergus Steampunk Festival is for all those interested in the unique science fiction sub-genre of steampunk! This is a family-friendly event aims to introduce and share the creativity of the steampunk community and to show locals and guests a truly wonderful time!
When? September 11th &12 th 2026
Where? Downtown Fergus ON, St Andrew Street (Saturday only) and Menzies Lane (Friday night & all day Saturday)
What Time? Menzies Lane 6pm to 10m Friday, Saturday 10am to 10pm St. Andrew St. 10am to 5pm Saturday
How Much? Suggested donation of $2 to help support our festival and local food bank , free should you choose not to donate. Certain events are ticketed like the concert, the Clockwork Conundrum and Robot Racing What’s
New for 2026?
- This year we will be hosting Hamster Fighting (not real hamsters)
- Friday night and Saturday night Night Market on Menzies Lane
- Outdoor Theatre featuring short animation submissions
- Colouring Contest at the Fergus Library
- “Elemental Sprocket” Concert featuring both John Sprocket from The Cog is Dead as well as Professor Elemental
- “Cogs Cash” , Festival funds that can be won at various events like the fashion show and spent at vendors and participating shops in downtown Fergus.
- Robot Road where Sheridan College and other robots and props will be displayed as well as a costume repair area.
- The Clockwork Conundrum treasure hunt will be taking place on the Saturday afternoon, build a custom Lego mini figure by solving riddles throughout the shops of downtown Fergus.
- We are doing an 14 and under fashion show and a 15 and over show this year instead of two open shows
